Nov 9, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC

Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are preparing for trilateral negotiations scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian officials confirmed that their delegation will be headed by Foreign Intelligence Service Chief Rustem Umerov.

Reports differ on the implications of Russia's delegation makeup. According to Bloomberg, Moscow is dispatching higher-level representatives than in previous rounds, which could indicate a greater readiness to engage in talks. However, the Institute for the Study of War assessed that the Russian team includes officials who previously stalled negotiations, suggesting the Kremlin remains uninterested in good-faith bargaining.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, NV, Liga net.

Nvidia's board of directors has launched an independent investigation following admissions by Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang that he engaged in an extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence operative.

In a message to staff, Huang apologized to his family and employees for his conduct. The board announced the internal review to determine whether the chief executive was targeted in a foreign espionage operation. However, the company stated there is currently no indication that proprietary trade secrets or national security were compromised during the relationship.

Huang is expected to remain in his position as chief executive while the independent inquiry takes place.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Morgunblaðið.

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko expressed his condolences to the people of Poland following a violent attack in Krakow on 7 November, according to a statement released by his press service. The official message of sympathy comes amid heightened regional security concerns and military posturing along Eastern Europe's borders.

At the same time, independent Belarusian media reported emergency command meetings and domestic arrests targeting military personnel within the country. The developments highlight ongoing domestic and geopolitical instability, even as official Minsk publicly addresses security incidents in neighboring European Union member states.

Sources: Belsat, NEXTA

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government following consultations with parliamentary factions.

Although former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party won the largest share of seats in the recent election, Eisenkot—a former military chief who leads the centrist Yashar party—secured recommendations from 67 lawmakers. Netanyahu's right-wing coalition lost its majority in late October.

Accepting the mandate, Eisenkot pledged to guide the country out of its political crisis and urged rival factions to accept "unconventional political steps" to build a working majority. However, coalition negotiations face significant hurdles as several parties supporting Eisenkot remain reluctant to work together. Meanwhile, Netanyahu continues to explore parliamentary avenues to retain power.

Sources: Die Presse, Tagesschau, Der Spiegel, ORF, FAZ.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has begun taking steps to comply with a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling ordering the readmission of Russian national teams for the 2026/27 season.

Following the tribunal's decision, the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association reported that its team was removed from the 2027 World Junior Championship roster to accommodate Russia's return. The IIHF stated that while it disagrees with the CAS ruling, it is obliged to fulfill legal requirements and is consulting affected federations. The suspension of Belarusian teams remains in effect.

The decision triggered immediate political reactions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the move, warning that returning Russian athletes makes officials "accomplices to Russian war crimes." Practical obstacles also persist, with potential host nations such as Canada refusing to grant visa entry to Russian players.

Sources: Українська правда, NV, Радіо Свобода, The Insider, NEXTA